Purple Finch

Pictures : I cannot remember the last time I seen one of these birds. I took this shot back in 2005.

Purple Finch, female.
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Have a fine day.

Can’t help Myself

Pictures : I just can’t resist taking shots of the roadrunner when it comes by for a drink, even though I’ve got lots of images of the Road Runner.

A couple of clicks on the image will give you a close view.
Road Runner 04_-R7_ 08:24:24

Hope your weekend is going well.

Resting … and Molting Dove

Pictures : This White-winged Dove was very chill when I took this shot. Looks like it is molting and some of the feather around it’s head has all been lost except for the stem of the feather.
I have never notice one molting that way before.

This Dove seems to have a little more brown in it’s color too.
White-winged Dove 01_R7_ 08:22:2

Hope everyone is looking forward to their weekend.

Birds, making a liar out of me

Pictures : I remember posting on someone’s blog just a couple weeks ago that by the time the chick Gambel’s Quails were brought to my feeding area, they were big enough to jump a foot high up to my birdbath. However, these little guys sure wouldn’t be big enough to do that. I open the door and mom took off, and these little guys couldn’t go fast enough to stay with her, so they tried to hide out the best they could. After stealing a picture or two, I shut the door so mama could come and collect them.
These are the smallest ones I have ever seen.

Gambel's Quail 02_R7_ 08:20:24

Have a nice day.

Only 4 Years Old

Pictures : I think I took this shot right here in the park. The tree has not bloomed like this for the last couple of years. Some of you may remember me posting this shot.

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Folks, do have a fine day.